You can make a difference in a child’s life. Shriners Children’s is the largest provider of pediatric sub-specialty orthopedic and burn care in Northern California and is recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country.
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
SHCNC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), paid time off, pet insurance, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.
Shriners Children's Northern CA has an opportunity for a Surgery Scheduler. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most. The Surgery Scheduler schedules all surgical cases performed on-site and off-site surgery needs for SHCNC patients. Plans and coordinates cases to maximize efficiency of Operating Room staff and surgeon availability. Communicates pre-operative information to patients in a timely and consistent manner.
This position is per diem, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $28.90 - $40.80/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, judgment and maintenance of communication systems.
- Consistently demonstrates professional, proactive verbal and written communications with patients and families, medical staff and interdepartmental personnel.
- Establishes and maintains communication and referral systems to ensure timely and consistent coordination of anesthesia and surgeon availability, nursing staff availability and ancillary services.
- Works in collaboration with the surgeons, the anesthesiologists, the Outpatient Nurses, the Case Managers and the patients to efficiently book surgeries while meeting the needs of the patient, and working within the scheduled block time of the surgeons.
- Demonstrates the ability to professionally interact and communicate appropriately with staff, patients, families, and visitors.
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Experience
- Minimum two years’ experience in surgery scheduling; preferably in an acute care facility or equivalent
- Strongbackground in registration, intake and insurance verification (eligibility authorization)
- Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, including the ability to interact with diverse populations and be able to work collaboratively with other departments.
- Computer competencies in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of Cerner Millenium and EPIC preferred
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